Drake’s betting activities have become a running joke in the sports world, largely due to the famed “Drake curse.” The rapper, known for his high-stakes bets, frequently backs athletes who go on to lose spectacularly. From Conor McGregor to Serena Williams, and even big football clubs, everyone affiliated with Drake appears to be struggling under the weight of his popularity. Drake has made massive wagers on multiple UFC fighters, the majority of which have failed to win. Now, the curse has a new potential victim: Alexander Volkanovski.
Drake is backing the former UFC featherweight champion to reclaim his title against rising star Diego Lopes at UFC 314. The bet? A massive payoff of $915,000 if Volkanovski wins. However, fans have now warned the Australian fighter about the history of this infamous jinx. While some still believe Volkanovski is dominant, others question if Drake’s backing will once again backfire on one of the best fighters in MMA.
After all, one of his most famous losses was when he bet $275,000 on Jorge Masvidal to defeat Colby Covington in 2022, only to see Masvidal fall short. Just months later, he bet $400,000 on Justin Gaethje, who was submitted by Charles Oliveira in the first round. Alexander Volkanovski, who hasn’t competed in the Octagon in almost a year, makes a huge return at UFC 314. He last fought in February 2024 at UFC 298 and lost his title to Ilia Topuria.
Drake bet $500,000 on Volkanovski to win at UFC 314 pic.twitter.com/SJTFOAJ50a
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) April 12, 2025
This defeat ended his nearly five-year tenure as champion. With his confidence already shaken by two back-to-back losses, he would be looking for some motivation, but definitely not from the Canadian rapper. This is a developing story.
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